The roar of Formula One is set to gain a distinctly American growl as the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the sport’s governing body, officially approved GM Performance Power Units as an engine supplier starting from the 2029 season.
The announcement, made earlier on Wednesday, marks a significant milestone for American motorsport and promises an exciting new dimension to the pinnacle of global racing.
GM Performance Power Units is a newly formed entity born from a collaboration between TWG Motorsports and the iconic General Motors.
This powerhouse partnership has been established with the primary goal of powering the highly anticipated Cadillac team, which is slated to make its Formula One debut in the upcoming 2026 season.
While fans eager to see the American marque on the grid will have to wait until next year, the long-term strategy involves a dedicated, American-built engine.
Until the GM power units are ready for competition in 2029, the Cadillac team will utilize engines supplied by the esteemed Italian manufacturer, Ferrari. This interim partnership ensures a competitive entry for Cadillac while GM diligently works on developing their bespoke F1 engine.
The news has been met with enthusiasm from both sides of the Atlantic. Russ O’Blenes, CEO of GM Performance Power Units, expressed his excitement in a statement released following the FIA’s approval.
“With this approval from the FIA, we will continue to accelerate our efforts to bring an American-built F1 power unit to the grid,” O’Blenes affirmed.
Further underscoring their dedication, GM Performance Power Units has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art facility near Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2026.
This dedicated center will serve as the hub for the design, development, and manufacturing of their Formula One engines, injecting American ingenuity and engineering prowess into the sport.
